At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect community health by managing environmental risks and investigating public health hazards.
- Company: Join the Population Health Directorate at Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities to work with Aboriginal communities and contribute to public health initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 123490 - 123490 $ per year.
Protect community health through environmental risk management. Investigate public health hazards and disease outbreaks. Join a specialist team improving health across Western Sydney. Investigate, manage and prevent environmental health risks while protecting communities through public health surveillance, compliance and education.
Where you'll be working: Join the Population Health Directorate at Cumberland Hospital and play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of communities across Western Sydney. Working within the Public Health Unit, you'll collaborate with experienced environmental health professionals, health agencies and government stakeholders to identify, assess and respond to environmental health risks that impact thousands of people every day.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Environmental Health Officer seeking meaningful work, professional growth and the chance to contribute to public health outcomes on a regional scale.
- Be part of a highly skilled Public Health and Environmental Health team
- Work across a diverse and rapidly growing Western Sydney community
- Collaborate with NSW Health, local councils and regulatory agencies
- Contribute to public health emergency responses and outbreak investigations
- Thrive in a supportive culture focused on learning, innovation and community impact
What you'll be doing: As an Environmental Health Officer with the Centre for Population Health at Western Sydney Local Health District, you will work with our community and stakeholders in the Central River City, the heart of Sydney. You’ll work with health services across the district across our 5 hospitals as well as key stakeholders in our Aboriginal communities, local government and universities. This is a rewarding position where you can apply your specialised skills and knowledge of environmental health in a public health unit, ready to respond and support health protection initiatives in NSW.
You will conduct environmental health surveillance activities and investigate environmental health issues through inspections and desktop inquiry as an Authorised Environmental Health Officer. Responding to notifiable conditions and public health risks from legionella control, drinking water, skin penetration and funeral matters to healthy built environments, providing expert advice and delivering environmental health promotion programs at community events. The Environmental Health team supports initiatives and invitations to work with our Aboriginal communities that improve health outcomes including Housing for Health projects and community events.
License: Current NSW Class C Drivers License
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in an accredited Environmental Health degree
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in applied science (environmental health) or an accredited Environmental Health degree.
- Detailed knowledge of the NSW Public Health Act 2010 and the Regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in and understanding of environmental health, including relevant public health legislation and assessment of environmental health risks
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to plan and complete tasks independently as well as to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Applications Close: 15th November 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Environmental Health Officer in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
